Katherine Parfomak, DDS

Dr. Katherine Parfomak, DDS, is the founder and lead dentist at Westfield Dental in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she delivers comprehensive, patient-centered dental care with a focus on both preventive and restorative dentistry. At Westfield Dental, she combines traditional dental techniques with innovative approaches, including biomimetic dentistry, to provide personalized treatment plans that restore function, enhance aesthetics, and ensure long-term oral health. By collaborating closely with a trusted network of specialists, Dr. Parfomak ensures each patient receives coordinated, high-quality care in a professional and welcoming environment. Her commitment to excellence and precision has made Westfield Dental a trusted destination for patients seeking advanced dental care in the Knoxville area.

Dr. Parfomak is also an ADEX Examiner for The American Board of Dental Examiners, a role in which she evaluates clinical competency to help maintain rigorous standards across the dental profession. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry, graduating summa cum laude in 2018, and was honored with the Bernard D. Rudner Award for Clinical Excellence. Following dental school, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at NYU Langone Health, where she was recognized as Top Resident in 2019. These achievements reflect her dedication to clinical mastery, continuous learning, and the highest standards of patient care.

In addition to her clinical and examination work, Dr. Parfomak is deeply committed to dental education. She serves as Clinical Faculty and Adjunct Professor at Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine, where she oversees and mentors 20 to 40 students across all disciplines. In this role, she provides hands-on guidance in preclinical and clinical training, instilling in her students the principles of ethical practice, precision, and patient-centered care. Fluent in English and Polish, Dr. Parfomak blends technical expertise with compassion, fostering meaningful relationships with her patients while shaping the next generation of dental professionals. Outside of her practice and teaching, she contributes to her community through volunteer work with the Ladies of Charity in the Knoxville area and keeps abreast of the latest developments in dentistry by regularly reading the AGD Impact Journal.

• New York University - College of Dentistry - DDS

• Academy of Laser Dentistry Certification

• Top Resident at NYU Langone Medical Center in Advanced General Dentistry in 2019
• Bernard E. Rudner Award for Clinical Excellence

• American Dental Education Association
• American Association of Implant Dentistry
• AGD
• Academy of Laser Dentistry

• Ladies of Charity